Director, Space Planning (H)

Director, Space Planning

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Director, Space Planning to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Director, Space Planning oversees the renovation and improvement of facilities by coordinating the development of new buildings and negotiating professional service contracts and leases. The Director, Space Planning's goal is to maximize space in a way that meets institutional needs and objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Inspecting physical structures and surrounding grounds, and spearheading remedial projects.
• Coordinating custodial activities, landscaping, and building maintenance.
• Delegating work assignments to assigned personnel and providing guidance, training, and general direction to staff.
• Overseeing all equipment, fixture, and furniture acquisitions and installations.
• Collaborating with senior leadership and other vested parties to plan, develop, and implement safety and security issues.
• Preparing reports detailing space trends and needs and generating recommendations to resolve issues.
• Monitoring projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable policies, procedures, and standards.
• Establishing and continuously assessing the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensuring employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Department Specific Functions include:

• Leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive space management strategy for the academic health campus, encompassing clinical, research, academic, and administrative facilities.
• Providing data-driven space utilization analysis to guide short- and long-term space decisions. Leading efforts in space inventory management, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Establishing space standards and guidelines for various space types: clinical, research, education, and administration.
• Collaborating with Facilities, Real Estate, and Capital Planning teams to integrate space planning into broader campus and capital planning initiatives.
• Supporting master planning and major capital projects by providing input on space programming and departmental adjacency requirements. Stakeholder Engagement & Management
• Serving as the primary liaison for departments regarding space needs, allocations, renovations, and relocations working closely with in-house design team.
• Facilitating space planning committees and governance processes to ensure transparency, consistency, and stakeholder input. Data Management & Reporting
• Overseeing the maintenance and accuracy of space inventory databases, floor plans, and space management systems (e.g., CAFM, IWMS).
• Producing regular reports on space utilization, occupancy trends, and benchmarking metrics to inform leadership decision-making. Team Leadership
• Leading and developing a high-performing team of space planners and analysts.
• Establishing performance metrics and ensuring continuous professional development for staff.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Facilities Management, or related field required preferably in a healthcare, academic or research-intensive environment.
• Master's degree in related discipline or MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years in space planning, facilities planning, or capital planning within a complex healthcare, higher education, or research environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
• Commitment to the University's core values.
• Strong understanding of healthcare operations, medical education, and research space requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in space utilization analysis and planning methodologies.
• Proficiency in space management software ability to maintain a space inventory and utilization metrics (e.g., FAMIS, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, etc.).
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex governance and stakeholder environments.
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• Experience with long-range facilities strategy, not just isolated project work.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, life safety, ADA, and FGI guidelines

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff